Conic sections are introduced in this clever math video that presents concrete information in a jazzy format. Black-and-white footage of a stern math instructor lecturing about conic sections quickly switches to color footage of three spunky teen hosts. Admitting that conics are often confusing, the trio explains the properties and principles of various conic sections (circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas) as animated shapes, equations, and live-action footage amplify the discussion. Relying on numerous examples (for instance, sports footage demonstrates the parabolic flight of a basketball) to chart the application of conic sections in everyday life, this excellent resource makes mathematics comprehensible and meaningful.

Sue-Ellen Beauregard

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